Previous Discussions on Employment and Overcoming Barriers to Employment

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This was an online discussion and was open to anyone with an interest in Employment issues in autism. The employment issue for people with autism is worldwide. Dr. Beatriz López (University of Portsmouth), Robert Lloyd-Griffiths (Wales Autism Employment Ambassador), Dr. Sue Fletcher-Watson (University of Edinburgh) were involved in the discussion:

The event aimed discussion around teh following questions .

In order to assist in this process we would like you to consider the following questions:

1. In your view, has the implementation of the strategy met its targets regarding employment? If not, what do you think has prevented it?

2. What positive impact has had the strategy in your area regarding employment?

3. What do you think are the main barriers to improve employment rates of adults with autism?

4. What are the main reasons why people with autism find it difficult to retain a job?

5. Are there any employment programmes in your area? If so, do you think they are cost –effective?

6. In your experience, what are the most common adjustments employers need to make for an employee with autism?

You can find a copy of the keynote papers on the Autism RPP Hub site as a 'Resource' by following the links: